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Why Are Acyclovir Tablets Prescribed?

I found a prescription bottle of Acyclovir 400 mg tablets (take 1 tablet by mouth three times daily) in my boyfriend s medicine cabinet. It says a quantity of 30 with no refills. Is there any reason why this would be perscribed other than him contracting there herpes virus?
Mon, 7 Jan 2019
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Hello,

Acyclovir is antiviral medication which can be used to treat herpes simplex virus. You should not be worried.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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Why Are Acyclovir Tablets Prescribed?

Hello, Acyclovir is antiviral medication which can be used to treat herpes simplex virus. You should not be worried. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician